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Y745 YYX

2001 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY745 YYX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2021

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from cat join. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive nearing excessive. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2021

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust leak by nearside cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive near excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlight beam image poor

power steering slightly heavily at time of test

Pass 29 Jan 2020

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rearmost. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

cover sills fitted (inspection)

Fail 21 Jan 2020

Nearside Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits nearside bank. (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits nearside bank. (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rearmost . (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rearmost. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

cover sills fitted (inspection)

Pass 15 Jan 2019

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2019

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 92,303 miles

'Self leveling suspension inactive' message on dashboard

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front 'D' bushes are worn (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Engine has oil leak/s

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear tyre is worn smooth on inner edge

Parking brake efficiency requirements only just met, it would appear the braking system needs adjustment or repair

Fail 4 Jan 2018 92,303 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

'Self leveling suspension inactive' message on dashboard

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front 'D' bushes are worn (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Engine has oil leak/s

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear tyre is worn smooth on inner edge

Parking brake efficiency requirements only just met, it would appear the braking system needs adjustment or repair

Pass 19 Dec 2016 84,977 miles

Offside Front Outer Grease around cv gaitor

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Dec 2015 78,675 miles

Both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak from engine bay

Fail 23 Dec 2015 78,675 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak from engine bay

Fail 19 Dec 2014 73,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 73,646 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 66,756 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 62,597 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 62,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 59,540 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 55,744 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 49,755 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 43,809 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 43,805 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2007 37,785 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 37,785 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 29,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 22,380 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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Y745 YYX is a 2001 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2001 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 98,867 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y745 YYX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this BMW X5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y745 YYX is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 15 May 2001.

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